West Coast Wilderness
& Kawatiri Trail
Take a ride on the wild side. This tour is perfect for taking a foot off the regular tourist trail to experience the unique & untamed wild West Coast of NZ’s South Island, as well as enjoying some fantastic cycle trails along the way.
About this tour
Experience the raw beauty of the West Coast on two wheels; from the impressive mountains to stunning coastal scenery to abundant rainforests- it has it all.
| Total Distance: | 200km |
| Difficulty: | Grade 1 |
| Duration: | 6 Days/ 5 Nights |
| Price From: | $2,675NZD pp |
| Start | End: | Starts and finishes in Christchurch |
Itinerary
Clocking in an impressive 200km of riding in the dramatic West Coast region of the South Island, this tour will have you biking the West Coast Wilderness Trail, featuring native forest and wild coastline, then it is off to the newly formed Kawatiri Coastal Trail around the stunning Cape Foulwind coast, plus a few other special treats of rides we have in store for you!
Highlights
- Take a ride on the Wild West side!
- Climb to the treetops and admire the forest from above at the Treetop Walkway
- Visit the spectacular Hokitika Gorge
- Walk above the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and marvel at the power of the sea
- Enjoy cycling the stunning wild coastline on the new Kawatiri Coastal Trail
- Learn the gold mining, logging and farming history of our early pioneers
Tour Dates
If your preferred tour date below has been marked as ‘fully booked’, please get in touch with us. We may have cancellations, and therefore some space might become available.
Trail Map
This tour follows the wild West Coast north, starting at Lake Kaniere and passing through Hokitika, Kumara and finishing at Cape Foulwind.
Testimonial
“Our second time with Pure Trails and again we found them amazing. The planning that goes into making these trips is spot on and the detail taken is second to none.
We loved our trip and are already talking about planning the next one with Pure Trails. Highly recommended.”
Kym Y Mahood | Taupo